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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 511.11 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 511.11 and 124.14 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 511.11 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/511.11 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 511.11 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 63,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,449.20/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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